2nd United States Artillery Battery A

This battery was known as Tidball’s. It was enlisted from New York City and Hamilton County, Ohio. Originally organized in 1821, it was serving at Fort Pickens prior to being assigned to the Army of the Potomac. This was a horse artillery battery made up of 80 men and 6 Ordnance Rifles.

It’s commander was Lt. John H. Calef (1841-1912), an 1862 graduate of West Point. Calef was career soldier.

The battery’s monument is located along the Chambersburg Pike, immediately across the road from the statue of General Buford and General Reynolds.

2nd United States Artillery Battery A

Cavalry Corps, Assigned to 1st Division

Lt. John H. Calef (1841-1912)

Engaged: 80 men; 6 Ordnance Rifles; 12 wounded

Monument: Chambersburg Pike. Marker for additional section on Reynolds Avenue.  Cannon tube next to Buford monument.

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